Sokoto State Government has commenced the mobilisation of herdsmen, farmers and other community members to form joint groups of volunteers to provide security to their communities. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the groups are meant to complement the efforts of security agencies in tackling banditry and other crimes. According to Alhaji Lawalli Fakku, Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Governor Aminu Tambuwal had directed that meetings be held with all stakeholders to agree on modalities for the operations of the local security guards. The Chairman made the disclosure on Saturday in Kebbe at an interactive meeting with representatives of security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, farmers, herdsmen and LG authorities on the issue. He said that areas bordering Zamfara and Kebbi States that witness annual influx of herders and other settlers would also have the voluntary security group.

Source: Punch May 25, 2019 17:26 UTC